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Keywords:
Radioprotection / Radiation dose, Professional issues, Radiation physics, CT, Experimental, Technical aspects, Technology assessment, Radiation safety, Occupational / Environmental hazards, Quality assurance, Dosimetric comparison
Authors:
R. Pescada, P. Sousa, A. F. Abrantes, L. P. V. Ribeiro, R. P. P. Almeida, S. Rodrigues, K. B. Azevedo, J. P. Pinheiro; Faro/PT
DOI:
10.1594/ecr2015/B-0869
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